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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 870.28, 1,200.98 and 477.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 870.28, 1,200.98 and 477.29 is: 658.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    870.28 : 1,200.98 = 477.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    870.28/1,200.98 = 477.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    870.28x = 1,200.98 × 477.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    870.28x = 573,216.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,216.36/870.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.66

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